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Loyalty doesn’t pay when it comes to energy suppliers. So if you’ve stuck with the same provider for several years, the chances are you’re paying much more than you need to if you don’t compare and switch energy providers.

Many people languish on their providers’ standard tariffs year after year, despite the fact they may be able to make substantial savings by switching to a different tariff.

Not only does the cost of different tariffs vary widely, but energy bills tend to be higher in certain regions of the UK than others.

Who pays the most on energy bills in the UK?

Research by our comparison service partner Energyhelpline shows that there is £80 difference between the typical yearly energy bills in the cheapest and most expensive regions of the UK. Despite the fact living costs are usually steepest around the capital, energy bills are most expensive in the North West of England and cheapest in the South.

Gas price postcode lottery

Where you live can have an influence on the price you pay for your energy bills. The UK's largest supplier of gas, British Gas, will not give a price estimate until you have given your postcode, "as prices may vary by region". British Gas is not the only supplier with regional pricing. Nearly all UK energy suppliers, including the big six, charge different electricity and gas prices depending on the postcode provided.

This variation makes it difficult to find the cheapest gas prices near you, especially when energy suppliers charge different rates depending on how you pay your energy bill.

Easily compare energy prices in your area for free

Our energy price comparison site takes every single rate for each region and payment method to find the cheapest electricity and gas prices near you. The rates are all loaded into the cost calculator to show you the best rates in a matter of minutes, making it easy to compare the cheapest electricity and gas prices near you.

Even though the government has promised a ‘price cap’ on energy bills in future, you don’t have to wait to find a better deal. Act now and see if you can cut costs.

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*Savings calculated against the latest OFGEM Supply Market Indicator for average UK home energy bills. UK average dual fuel bill for next year calculated as £1,185 a year.

1.) Source: energyhelpline.com,
2.) All calculations are for an average usage dual fuel household paying by monthly direct debit.
3.) Average usage as defined by OFGEM is 12,000 kWh pa of gas and 3,100 kWh pa of electricity.
4.) Expected savings include the announced price rises.

To compare energy tariffs across the market and find the cheapest deal in your area, contact Telegraph Energy Switching on 0333 414 2671